§ 16-27. Review by the manager of finance.

(a)

Petitions. Petitions submitted to the manager of finance shall be in writing and shall contain a statement of facts and reasons for and the amount of the requested changes in the assessment, and shall otherwise comply with the applicable rules promulgated by the manager relating to petitions and hearings.

(b)

Time limit for filing petitions. Petitions shall be submitted to the manager within thirty (30) days from the date of the assessment. If a petition is not submitted within this time, the assessment or decision is final and no further review is available.

(c)

Notice of hearing. The manager shall notify the service supplier in writing of the time and place within the city fixed for hearing.

(d)

Hearings. A hearing, if any, shall be conducted in accordance with applicable rules promulgated by the manager relating to petitions and hearings.

(e)

Manager may appoint designee. A hearing, if any, shall be before the manager or its designee, who is authorized to administer oaths, to take testimony, to hear arguments, and to issue all necessary and appropriate orders and decisions.

(f)

Burden of proof. The burden of proof that the assessment is incorrect shall be on the service supplier and such proof shall be by a preponderance of evidence.

(g)

Final order or decision. The final order or decision of the manager or its designee shall be in writing and notice thereof shall be mailed to the service supplier forthwith.

(Ord. No. 254-16, § 1, 5-9-16)